Nabawi Catholic Church (화산천주교회(나바위 성당))

Nabawi Catholic Church is located in Hwasan-ri, Mangseong-myeon in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do Province and is known as the oldest surviving catholic church in the Jeolla-do region. The church was built in 1906 to commemorate the return of priest Kim Dae-geon in 1845 (Joseon dynasty) after he was ordained in Shanghai, China. Inside the church stand two monuments: one built in 1954 to honor Joseph Vermorel (French missionary, 1860-1937) and one built in 1955 to honor priest and martyr Kim Dae-geon. Considered the most significant catholic relic of the Jeolla-do region, the church is sought out by large numbers of Catholic visitors each year.

Basic Information

Postal Code	54514
Address	146, Nabawi 1-gil, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do

Usage Information

Information & Inquiries	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-63-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-861-9210
Parking Facilities	Available
Closed Days	N/A (Open all year round)